Waymo CEO John Krafcik explains why a parking lot is one of the most difficult environments for a self-driving car
Since John Krafcik became the CEO of Google’s self-driving car project, now called Waymo, in 2015, the company has achieved two...
Read MoreKia HabaNiro concept is a spicy, self-driving EV that’s confused about its own existence
As the makers of the Soul and Stinger, Kia has never been one to shy away from bold model names. This becomes especially apparent in the...
Read MoreIs Lidar necessary for self-driving cars? Audi seems to think so
There is a long running debate in the realm of autonomous vehicles about whether self-driving cars need to be equipped with lidar sensors,...
Read MoreDutch chipmaker NXP makes China push by backing radar company Hawkeye
Dutch chipmaker NXP Semiconductors has come a long way since Qualcomm’s outsized $44 billion offer to acquire it fell through last year....
Read MoreHalf-baked automated cars will put lives at risk, but (almost-ready) robotaxis will save lives
At the core of autonomous cars is deep neural networks, which improve as they encounter more scenarios, leading to safer autonomous cars....
Read MoreUber looking to sell a minority stake in its autonomous vehicle unit
Ride-hailing company Uber is preparing to sign a deal to sell a minority stake in its autonomous vehicle unit Uber ATG ahead of next...
Read MoreSelf-driving automobiles: Two visions of the future
Some predictions of the effect of self-driving automobiles, or autonomous vehicles (AVs), include that they will virtually eliminate...
Read MoreAeva will supply lidar sensors to Audi’s autonomous driving division
There’s no shortage of startups vying for a slice of a lidar market that’s expected to be worth $3.5 billion by 2024, but Aeva stands out...
Read MoreExclusive: Apple in talks with potential suppliers of sensors for self-driving cars – sources
Apple Inc has held talks with at least four companies as possible suppliers for next-generation lidar sensors in self-driving cars,...
Read MoreCadillac commits to sedans with CT5 semi-autonomous car debut at New York auto show
Once the self-described “standard of the world,” Cadillac has spent the last decade struggling to catch up to key competitors like...
Read MoreAptiv expands its automated driving development into China
Automotive supplier Aptiv is again expanding its automated driving test and development efforts. Following on its programs in the U.S. and...
Read MoreWaymo CEO John Krafcik explains why a parking lot is one of the most difficult environments for a self-driving car
Since John Krafcik became the CEO of Google’s self-driving car project, now called Waymo, in 2015, the company has achieved two...
Read MoreForecasting the impact of connected and automated vehicles on energy use: A microeconomic study of induced travel and energy rebound
University of Michigan, April 17, 2019 Connected and automated vehicles (CAVs) are expected to yield significant improvements in safety,...
Read MoreTesla autonomous driving: Fact or fantasy? Bold but unsubstantiated claims do not mean much
Elon Musk has made some pretty bold claims on Tesla’s behalf regarding the state of its autonomous driving solution but with no hard data...
Read MoreUber eyes IPO and spies an autonomous future
Uber filed its S-1 last week with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, setting the stage for its initial public offering next...
Read MoreLIDAR Game of Thrones for driverless cars, there will be winners and there will be losers
The popular Games of Thrones series has a famed reputation for killing off characters of the provocative cable show, including primary...
Read MoreState program could bring AV shuttles to New Haven, Conn.
A driverless, fully autonomous shuttle in New Haven, Conn., between Yale New Haven Hospital’s two main campuses and the Air Rights Garage...
Read MoreBoeing crashes and Uber collision show passenger safety relies on corporate promises, not regulators’ tests
Advanced technologies deliver benefits every day. But, sometimes interactions with technology can go awry and lead to disaster. On March...
Read MoreGM quiet about Cruise driverless taxi fleet as deadline looms
As the self-imposed deadline for the self-driving taxi service from General Motors Co.’s autonomous vehicle development unit looms...
Read MoreWaymo’s app is now in the Google Play Store, but don’t expect to hail a driverless car right away
Waymo’s ride-hail app is now available in the Google Play Store for Android users, but don’t download it expecting to summon a...
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